John Speede (1552–1629)
John Speede is a British artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $257. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Speede sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $276 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Speede on OpeningBid →What is a John Speede work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Speede work is $257.
The median John Speede print sells for $383 across 19 lots.
The median John Speede photograph sells for $1,357 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 30 | $383†‡ | $2,094 | 63.3% | 2025-03-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,357† | $2,530 | — | 2023-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,916 | $2,530 | — | 2021-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $279–$895†‡ | $399†‡ | $2,094 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $2,530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,094 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,118 |
| Photography | 2023 | $184† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Speede worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Speede work is $257. The median John Speede print sells for $383 across 19 lots. The median John Speede photograph sells for $1,357 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a John Speede print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Speede print is $383. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John Speede's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Speede print is $2,094.
What is the average price of a medium John Speede print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Speede print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is John Speede's auction record?
John Speede's auction record is $2,530, set in 2007.
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